In 2023 we offered in-person Tax Help at eight locations in partnership with United Way of King County and AARP. Both United Way and AARP also offered free virtual Tax Help.
Most IRS forms, instructions and publications are available online at www.irs.gov.
Due to federal budget cuts, the IRS is unable to provide the Library with certain tax forms and instruction booklets. To ask the IRS to mail you forms and instructions, order online at www.IRS.gov/orderforms or call 1-800-829-3676.
You may make free black-and-white prints of the forms from Library computers: www.spl.org/Print
We are collaborating with United Way of King County to offer free post-season tax preparation service May 4 through July 29 at the Central Library (Mixing Chamber, Level 5).
Trained volunteers will answer questions and help prepare personal tax returns. This service is free and available to individuals only. The service is not available for business tax returns.
United Way Tax Help locations serve anyone who earned less than $80,000 in 2022. For eligibility details, contact United Way at 1-800-621-4636.
Drop-in tax help is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Central Library: May 4 through July 29
Required Documents:
Recommended:
Photocopies or computer print-outs of any these documents will not be accepted.
United Way of King County and AARP are also offering in-person tax help at many non-library locations throughout King County.
For information on other tax help services in and outside of King County.
You can get online help with your taxes from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Online Tax Assistance
You can get free help with your taxes on USA.gov
For those who made $73,000 or less, use Free File on the IRS website to file your taxes with no software or accountant fees
MyFreeTaxes.com is a partnership between H&R Block and the United Way to help you complete and file simple tax returns
Military personnel and their families can get help from the Armed Forces Tax Council or MilTax
Need an Extension?
If you need to file after April 18, 2023, you can request an extension from the IRS website.